While many artists rely on their singles to garner new fans, that’s not the case for Michael Ray, whose debut Warner Music Nashville single “Kiss You in the Morning” officially hit radio and iTunes today. Ray has already established a solid fanbase via his live shows, social media and a brief stint on reality TV. The track showcases Ray’s gravelly voice, mixed with punchy country rock instrumentation that makes...

In a genre currently cluttered with bravado and bromance, Dierks Bentley is truly an anomaly. Although he can throw down a beer and party song with the best of them, Bentley has managed to toe the line between the fluff of modern country and songs with true meaning. Never has that been more apparent than with the release of RISER, Bentley’s most personal and poignant album yet. From the opening strains of “Bourbon in Kentucky,”...